KALONA, IOWA
CITY HALL
October 21, 2024 7:00 PM
Regular meeting of the Kalona City Council with Mayor Robe presiding. Motion was made by G Schmidt, and seconded by J Schmidt, to approve the agenda.
Council members present: Bender, J Schmidt, G Schmidt, Spitzer, and Beisheim.
Motion was made by Spitzer and seconded by Bender approving the meeting minutes on October 7, 2024. With all voting yes, the minutes were approved and published.
On a motion by J Schmidt and seconded by Beisheim, the following bills were allowed with all voting yes. (See below list of bills)
Access Systems, Monthly 265.44
Amazon, Library Board 308.47
Amazon, Medicine Cabinet Restock 60.42
Center Point Large Print, Library Board 50.34
Central Iowa Distributing, Restroom Supplies 12.00
Central Iowa Distributing, Library Board 73.00
City of Kalona, Library Board 22.36
City of Kalona, General transfer to Water (ACH) 18,946.40
CJ Moyna & Sons, Pay App#4 - Vista Park Project 497,874.39
Delta Dental, Vision Insurance 78.16
Delta Dental, Dental Insurance 678.96
Eastern Iowa Light & Power, Street Lighting 22.45
Electrical Distributor, Electrical Supplies 748.45
Garden & Associates, Engineering 4,855.00
Gingerich Tiling, Storm Sewer Parts/Piping 481.92
Golden Delight Bakery, Street Cleaning 80.00
Hawkins, Water Chemicals 465.20
Helmuth Repair, Part 89.00
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll Taxes) 2,517.84
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Water (Budget) 6,127.57
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Budget) 4,583.39
Hills Bank Kalona, Payback General - Sewer (Payroll) 5,674.01
Home Work Remodeling, Refund Rezoning Application 150.00
Ingram Library Services, Library Board 1,143.06
Iowa League of Cities, Budget Workshop 50.00
Iowa One Call, Water/Sewer Locates 69.30
Iowa Poetry Association, Library Board 25.50
Jackie Etheredge, Library Board 840.00
Kalona Historical Society, WCR 50%/100% Match 5,284.46
Kalona Tire, Service Call 206.94
Konica Minolta, Library Board 129.79
Kuenster Heating & Air, Pool - Winterization 202.50
Menards, Winterization Supplies/Park Supplies 229.52
Michael Martens, Weekend Grave Closing 50.00
Modern Marketing, Library Memorial 532.30
MSA Professional Services, Engineering - Vista Park Project 4,986.72
Principal Life Insurance, Life Insurance 300.13
River Products Company, Rock 1,128.50
State Hygienic Laboratory, Water/Sewer Testing 216.00
TASC, Monthly 19.36
The News, Publications 3,765.88
Tyler Technologies, Quarterly Bill Notices 27.40
UMB Bank, Rec Bond Interest/Vista Park Interest 73,259.43
USA Blue Book, Safety Supplies 357.47
Washington County Recorder, 2025 UTV Registrations 55.50
Washington County Auditor, Quarterly Law Enforcement Contract 74,142.00
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Insurance 8,528.99
Wynton Roetlin, Shop Light Poles 200.00
Yotty’s, Supplies 374.74
Yotty’s, Library Board 50.54
WITHDRAWALS:
Transfer funds $ 18,902.81
General Fund 102,676.43
Washington Co. Riverboat Fd 5,284.46
Library Memorial Fund 682.30
Library Board Fund 1,370.57
Storm Sewer Utility Fund 481.92
Road Use Fund 771.19
Trust & Agency Fund 3,339.62
Debt Service Fund 73,259.43
Capital Projects Fund 502,861.11
Water Fund 6,127.57
Sewer Fund 4,583.39
DEPOSITS:
Transfer Funds $ 48,005.32
General Fund 442,409.61
Garbage Fund 16,325.63
Storm Sewer Utility Fund 3,660.87
Road Use Fund 29,459.62
Trust & Agency Fund 59,387.97
Tax Increment Finance Fund 123,025.55
Debt Service Fund 30,643.25
Water Fund 17,540.19
Sewer Fund 27,745.48
Public Form:
1) Chad Ellis with Washington County Sheriff’s Office was present to share calls for service and general discussion.
Ordinance No. 2024-355, an ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding provisions pertaining to the publication of minutes. A motion was made by Council Member Beisheim and seconded by Council Member G Schmidt, to waive the second reading and move the third and final reading of the ordinance. The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called the following named council members voted: Bender, Spitzer, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and Beisheim. With each voting yes, the motion carried.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A motion was then made by Council Member Bender, and seconded by Council Member J Schmidt, approving the third and final reading of the ordinance. The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called the following named council members voted: Bender, Spitzer, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and Beisheim. With each voting yes, the motion carried.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion was duly carried and passed its final reading.
Ordinance No. 2024-356, an ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding provisions pertaining to electronic meetings. A motion was made by Council Member Beisheim and seconded by Council Member G Schmidt, to waive the second reading and move the third and final reading of the ordinance. The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called the following named council members voted: Bender, Spitzer, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and Beisheim. With each voting yes, the motion carried.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A motion was then made by Council Member J Schmidt, and seconded by Council Member Bender, approving the third and final reading of the ordinance. The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called the following named council members voted: Bender, Spitzer, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and Beisheim. With each voting yes, the motion carried.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion was duly carried and passed its final reading.
Ordinance No. 2024-357, an ordinance amending the code of ordinances regarding provisions pertaining to fiscal management. A motion was made by Council Member Spitzer and seconded by Council Member Bender, to waive the second reading and move the third and final reading of the ordinance. The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called the following named council members voted: Bender, Spitzer, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and Beisheim. With each voting yes, the motion carried.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.
A motion was then made by Council Member Bender, and seconded by Council Member J Schmidt, approving the third and final reading of the ordinance. The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called the following named council members voted: Bender, Spitzer, G Schmidt, J Schmidt, and Beisheim. With each voting yes, the motion carried.
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion was duly carried and passed its final reading.
Resolution No. 2024-DD, a resolution to sell the city-owned property at 209 5th Street, Kalona. Whereas, the City of Kalona has an agreement to sell the property to Solidam Petram, for the amount of $20,000.00 on November 15, 2024. Cooper Tonning, the owner of Solidam Petram, was present to answer questions from the council. A motion was made by Spitzer, and seconded by G Schmidt, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The council was then polled with Bender, J Schmidt, Spitzer, G Schmidt, and Beisheim, with each voting yes to approve the purchase agreement.
Approval of Pay App #4 for CJ Moyna & Sons LLC in the amount of $497,874.39 for the Vista Park Project. Motion was made by G Schmidt, and seconded by Beisheim, with all voting yes. The motion carried.
Resolution No. 2024-EE, a resolution authorizing the Adoption of Policies and Procedures Regarding Municipal Securities Disclosure. A motion was made by Spitzer, and Bender, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The council was then polled with Bender, J Schmidt, Spitzer, G Schmidt, and Beisheim, with each voting yes to approve the purchase agreement.
Consideration of entering into an agreement with Eocence Professional Services for Grant Writing Research was held by the council. Eocense would investigate State and Federal grants targeting specific city-requested specifications. The council requested monthly reports showing the type of grants they researched. A motion was made by G Schmidt, and seconded by J Schmidt, to approve the agreement. With all voting yes, the motion carried.
Resolution No. 2024-FF, a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds to Debt Service from Local Option Sales Tax Fund for $90,225.67 and Road Use Fund for 39,552.09. A motion was made by G Schmidt, and seconded by Spitzer, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The council was then polled with Bender, J Schmidt, Spitzer, G Schmidt, and Beisheim, with each voting yes to approve the transfer. The motion carried.
Resolution No. 2024-GG, a resolution pursuant to the lease covering the Kalona Post Office. Whereas, the United States Post Service operates the Kalona Post Office and wishes to renew its lease with the city of Kalona. The lease will be from September 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031.
A motion was made by Beisheim, and seconded by Spitzer, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The council was then polled with Bender, J Schmidt, Spitzer, G Schmidt, and Beisheim, with each voting yes to approve the lease renewal. The motion carried.
Resolution No. 2024-HH, a resolution to apply to receive funds from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) for Planning and Design Funds for the wastewater treatment plant. A motion was made by Bender, and seconded by J Schmidt, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same. The council was then polled with Bender, J Schmidt, Spitzer, G Schmidt, and Beisheim, with each voting yes to approve the application. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned.
SARAH CHMELAR, City Clerk
MARK ROBE, Mayor
Published in The News, Thursday, October 31, 2024 L-279
